Pack an Autumn Picnic

~Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower~

Albert Camus

Looking for an outdoor activity this weekend?

Pack an Autumn Picnic!

Here are a few ideas to make your Autumn picnic easy and memorable this weekend. 

Enjoy the color changing of the leaves, the crisp air, and smells and sights of this wonderful season. 

I love this idea for serving your snack chips outdoors.  Roll down brown paper bags and place them in a tray for a pulled together look that is easy to toss once the snacks are gone.  Simple!

Pack your bikes and plenty of blankets to use as a table, to sit on, or for warmth & snuggling.  

Bring along warm, hearty soups in a large Thermos and bake mini apple pies.

Bring chilled champagne or wine.

Don't forget the picnic basket packed with napkins, plates, bowls & utensils.

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Happy Weekend!

Enjoy a Fall Picnic

I look forward to Fall every year. Leaves on the trees become brilliant colors and the air is suddenly crisp. Visiting the local farmers market and farm stands for the best selection of apples, pumpkins and squash are at the top of my list this month. Temperatures in the Midwest have been in the 90's this week, with humidity levels making it feel like 100. Summer is lingering and I'm not complaining. 

Al fresco dining is something our family enjoys Summer and Fall. .  With the calendar pages turning to September, you can still create a picnic Fall gathering easily with a bit of creativity. 

Here are a couple of simple suggestions to help enhance the experience.

1)  Throw a plaid blanket on a picnic table and give your table a nostalgic look.  

2)  Mason jars can serve as drinking glasses, utensil holders or my favorite is to pack individual salads in jars.

3)  Use pie plates as plates or muffin tins to hold condiments.

4)  Bundle silverware ahead of time in cloth napkins.

5)  Pumpkin or apple cider doughnuts (what else do you need?)

6)  Portable grills.

7)  Pumpkins and apples can serve as natural centerpieces.

What's your favorite picnic food?

Have a great weekend and embrace the day!